Bleeks v Central Laundries [2011] NIIT 00275_11IT (18 May 2011)

Bleeks v Central Laundries [2011] NIIT 00275_11IT (18 May 2011)

The claim was presented approximately two weeks out of time and the claimant failed to discharge the onus of proof or provide evidence; therefore, the tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

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Citation
[2011] NIIT 00275_11IT
Parties
Claimant: Michael Barry Bleeks; Respondent: Central Laundries
Jurisdiction
Northern Ireland
Judgment Date
18 May 2011
Procedural Posture
Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Jurisdictional Determination
Outcome
Claim dismissed for want of jurisdiction.
Legal Topics
Unfair Dismissal, Jurisdiction, Time Limits
Employment Law Unfair Dismissal Jurisdiction Time Limits

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Parties

Michael Barry Bleeks

Claimant

Central Laundries

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Industrial Tribunal Pre Hearing Review / Jurisdictional Determination

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the tribunal has jurisdiction to entertain the claim of unfair dismissal given the time-limit for presenting the claim

Ratio Decidendi

The claim was presented approximately two weeks out of time and the claimant failed to discharge the onus of proof or provide evidence; therefore, the tribunal lacks jurisdiction.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed for want of jurisdiction.

Orders

  • Claim of unfair dismissal dismissed.
  • Respondent may submit a written costs application for separate hearing.